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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,835.02, 393,462.32 and 247,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,835.02, 393,462.32 and 247,055.20 is: 340,080.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,835.02 : 393,462.32 = 247,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,835.02/393,462.32 = 247,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,835.02x = 393,462.32 × 247,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,835.02x = 97,206,912,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,206,912,160.06/285,835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,080.48

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